Ap FRQ'S Unit 2; Real Test With Elaborated Question & Answer
Ap FRQ'S Unit 2; Real Test With Elaborated Question & Answer Identify TWO characteristics of forests that develop when fires are suppressed, and explain why the practice of fire suppression does not reduce, but actually increases, the risk of intense and extensive forest fires. - CORRECT ANSWER-Characteristics i. Larger trees develop ii. Tree density increases Explanation for increased fire risk: (intensive) increased size of trees The effects of the HFI are expected to extend beyond fire reduction. Excluding fire reduction, describe ONE positive and ONE negative effect likely to result from the implementation of the provisions of the HFI. - CORRECT ANSWER-Positive: Increased removal of medium and large trees will: lower the cost of timber Negative: The removal of medium and large trees/small tree brush will: reduce the available habitat for other organisms in the forest biome Describe TWO ecosystem services provided for humans by forests. Explain how clear cutting would affect each ecosystem service you describe. - CORRECT ANSWER-Service #1: Forests provide oxygen (via
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